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NA 96-1683Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · UNIVERSAL REVISION FEMORAL BROACH 31mm · Class 1

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
8
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295239819), received between Sep 1, 2017 and May 16, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 1 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Component Missing2
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Contamination /Decontamination Problem1
  • Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material1
  • Device-Device Incompatibility1
  • Loose or Intermittent Connection1
  • Material Disintegration1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient4
  • Insufficient Information1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Code Available1
  • No Information1
  • Not Applicable1

Recent adverse event reports

The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 16, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THE RUBBER SEALS ON SEVERAL TRIALS WERE TORN. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE OR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22036544 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 4, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE STEM TRIAL WILL NOT FIT PROPERLY ON THE 45 MM TIBIA BROACH. STEM TRIAL WILL ALSO NOT FIT PROPERLY ON THE 34 MM AND THE 31 MM FEMORAL BROACH. 16 MM REAMER COMES LOOSE FROM THE HUDSON ADAPTER.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 12273575 ↗
  • InjuryJul 9, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FEMUR CRACKED WHILE BROACHING WITH 31 BROACH, PREPPING THE FEMUR FOR A TC3/31 SLEEVE/ 14 MM STEM. SURGICAL DELAY OF 10 MINUTES.

    Patient problems: No Code Available; Not Applicable

    MAUDE report 10252268 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 25, 2019Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    PROBLEM: IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CLEAN THE BROACH SLEEVE AND THE GASKETS. ACCORDING TO ATTACHED PICTURES THE BROACH SLEEVE IS STILL DIRTY AFTER CLEANING.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9369516 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 6, 2019Component Missing; Scratched Material; Component Missing; Scratched Material

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RUBBER RING WAS MISSING NOT ALLOWING THE STEM TRIALS TO STAY IN GAUGED. ALL 2 PIECES WERE LOCATED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8395146 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 25, 2018Component Missing; Component Missing

    ROUTINE INSPECTION OF INSTRUMENTS INDICATED FRAYED METAL ON ONE INSTRUMENT, AND A MISSING ORANGE INSERT ON A SECOND INSTRUMENT. PATIENT CONSEQUENCE? :NO.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7457734 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 18, 2018Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MBT STEM TRIALS ONLY LOOSELY ATTACHED TO BOTTOM OF TC3 BROACH TAKING OUT OF ROTATION OUT OF CAUTION. NO IMPACT ON CASE. NO DELAY, FOUND ON CLEAN UP.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7439627 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 1, 2017Break; Material Disintegration; Break; Material Disintegration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE O-RING HAS STARTED TO DISINTEGRATE.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 6838050 ↗

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